Section 8 in Larimer County, CO
2,389 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Larimer County, 77% utilized. 4 housing authorities serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in Larimer County (FY2026)
HUD-published metro FMR for FY2026. Payment standards, the amount a PHA actually pays, are set between 90% and 110% of FMR at each PHA's discretion.
| Bedrooms | FMR | Payment standard (90 to 110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (studio) | $1,509 | $1,358 to $1,660 |
| 1-bedroom | $1,537 | $1,383 to $1,691 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,732 | $1,559 to $1,905 |
| 3-bedroom | $2,385 | $2,147 to $2,624 |
| 4-bedroom | $2,540 | $2,286 to $2,794 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Larimer County covers up to $1,732 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $1,559 to $1,905.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Larimer County?
No. Colorado law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in Larimer County. If you were turned away for having a voucher, that refusal may be illegal.
Colorado HB19-1170 bans SOI discrimination in housing statewide.
Informational only, not legal advice. Laws change, so verify current status before acting on a rejection or making a leasing decision.
Larimer County in the Fort Collins metro
Larimer County is one of the counties inside the Fort Collins, CO core-based statistical area. The metro-level view aggregates voucher activity across every housing authority in the CBSA.
See Fort Collins metro rent limits and PHA breakdown →Housing authorities serving Larimer County
Each PHA sets its own payment standard, runs its own waitlist, and does its own inspections. The PHA whose jurisdiction covers a unit's ZIP is the one both tenant and landlord will deal with.
Housing Catalyst
Fort Collins · PHA code CO041
1,627 Section 8 unitsLoveland Housing Authority
Loveland · PHA code CO034
658 Section 8 unitsLarimer County Housing Authority
Ft Collins · PHA code CO103
104 Section 8 unitsWellington Housing Authority
Fort Collins · PHA code CO014
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Find Section 8 apartments in Larimer County
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Voucher counts aggregated from HUD PHA jurisdiction data. Population 359,363 · FIPS 08069.